Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) has sounded the alarm about potential internal resistance to President-elect Donald Trump’s policies within the Republican Party. Speaking with Todd Starnes, Roy warned that GOP lawmakers may obstruct Trump’s agenda while pretending to support it.
Roy pointed to early signs of reluctance, particularly around immigration reform. “You’re already hearing excuses like, ‘Mass deportations are unrealistic,’” he said. Roy argued that such attitudes signal a lack of commitment to Trump’s goals.
Roy also criticized the bipartisan Social Security Fairness Act, describing it as a fiscally irresponsible measure that could cost nearly $200 billion over a decade. He warned that the bill’s funding reallocations could accelerate Social Security’s insolvency.
Roy emphasized the importance of holding Republicans accountable to ensure Trump’s policies are enacted. “Some people in this conference are in for a rude awakening,” he said, adding that the party risks alienating voters if it fails to deliver meaningful change.
Roy also expressed frustration with federal funding for NPR, which he described as unfair competition for private broadcasters. He voiced support for eliminating such funding as part of broader government reforms proposed by leaders like Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy.
With Trump’s inauguration on the horizon, Roy’s comments underscore the internal challenges facing the GOP and the need for bold action to fulfill the promises made to voters.
